Exhaust Manifold Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

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Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold, Exhaust Manifold Gasket and Nuts

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NOTE: Use an inverted Torx® socket E16 to remove the Torx® nut (3).

Remove the exhaust manifold nuts.
Remove the exhaust manifold (1).
Remove the exhaust manifold gasket (2).

Fig 3: Block Heater

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Remove the block heater bolt, if equipped.
Remove the block heater, if equipped.